New stepped care model aims to bring insomnia help to thousands

NCT ID NCT06109363

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a stepped care model for delivering cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to 1100 adults across 18 districts in Hong Kong. Participants first receive online self-help CBT-I, and those who need more support get therapist-guided sessions. The goal is to see if this approach improves sleep and is practical to roll out widely.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) delivered via online self-help and therapist-guided sessions
What this could lead to: If successful, this stepped care model could make effective insomnia treatment more accessible and scalable for large populations.
What could go wrong: This is a pragmatic real-world trial, not a placebo-controlled study, so results may be influenced by external factors. Dropout rates may be high, and the approach may be less effective for people with severe mental health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INSOMNIA SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Psychiatry, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
RECRUITING

Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

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